Key Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will oversee financial operations, ensuring efficient transaction processing for accounts payable and receivable. This includes managing vendor relationships and payment cycles to optimize cash flow and minimize financial risk. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for implementing best practices in financial operations to enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, and cost control. Financial Reporting & Compliance: - Optimize financial reporting cadence and ensure timely, accurate reporting to internal stakeholders and external entities. - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including tax laws and business licenses. - Oversee the preparation and submission of all required external financial reports while ensuring adherence to GAAP and regulatory requirements. Budgeting & Cost Management: - Lead annual budgeting processes, including department collaboration on spending trends, forecasting, and cost-saving initiatives. - Identify and implement operational efficiencies, including eliminating redundant processes and optimizing workforce utilization. - Collaborate with department heads to ensure budgets align with business objectives and financial performance targets. Cash Flow & Liquidity Management: - Oversee cash management, cash flow forecasting, and financial liquidity planning to support company growth. - Anticipate cash flow needs, including foreign currency planning and risk mitigation strategies. - Proactively alert senior leadership on cash flow risks and recommend corrective measures. Accounts Payable & Receivable: - Ensure efficient transaction processing for accounts payable and receivable. - Manage vendor relationships and payment cycles to optimize cash flow and minimize financial risk. - Oversee bookkeeping processes to ensure accurate and timely financial record-keeping. Financial Systems & Technology: - Leverage financial technology to streamline reporting, forecasting, and automation of financial operations. - Drive system improvements and integrations for enhanced financial visibility and decision-making. - Experience with QuickBooks Online, Excel, and Monday.com is preferred. Risk Management & Internal Controls: - Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets. - Conduct internal audits and compliance reviews to ensure best financial practices. - Provide training and guidance to teams on financial policies and risk mitigation strategies. Qualifications: - Masters degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred; CPA strongly preferred. - 7+ years of financial leadership experience, preferably as a Controller or in a senior financial role within a multi-location operational company. - Experience scaling high-growth businesses with multiple locations. - Strong financial forecasting and strategy development expertise. - Expertise in P&L; management, balance sheets, and cash flow analysis. - Highly proficient in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel (financial modeling and advanced reporting). - Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. - Able to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders. - Experience working with private equity, venture-backed, or capital-intensive businesses is a plus. - Knowledge of ERP systems and financial automation tools is preferred. This position requires strong expertise in internal controls, risk management, and financial compliance to safeguard company assets and maintain financial health.